There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Downtown Seattle by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or tram
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Portland to SeattleAmtrak Cascades / ...
3h 25m$30–80Bus
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to TacomaFlixBus 2110 / ...
- Take the bus from Tacoma Dome Station - Zone B to 4th Ave & Cherry St590 / ...
3h 43m$31–85Drive 173.1 mi
- Drive from Portland to Downtown Seattle173.1 mi
3h 2m$32–46Fly to King County International Airport
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)PDX - BFI
3h 4m$556–806Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, tram
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)PDX - SEA
- Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Symphony
3h 31m
Portland to Downtown Seattle by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Downtown Seattle is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Downtown Seattle is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Downtown Seattle. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at 4th Ave & Cherry St via Tacoma Dome Station - Zone B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Portland and arriving at Seattle. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Portland and Downtown Seattle is 178 miles. The road distance is 174.1 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Downtown Seattle without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $30 - $80.
The train from Portland to Seattle takes 3h 25m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Portland to Downtown Seattle bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Downtown Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Downtown Seattle is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $30 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $85 and takes 3h 43m, you could also fly, which costs $550 - $850 and takes 3h 4m.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Downtown Seattle, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Seattle every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–80 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to 4th Ave & Cherry St via Tacoma and Tacoma Dome Station - Zone B in around 3h 43m.
Flights from Portland International Airport to King County International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–800
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Portland to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Tram from SeaTac/Airport to Symphony
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Bus from Tacoma Dome Station - Zone B to 4th Ave & Cherry St
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to Downtown Seattle bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tacoma station.
Portland to Downtown Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Downtown Seattle is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Portland to Downtown Seattle.
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